Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleProgram Aide (NY HELPS) - Region 7
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $53413 to $65061 Annually
Duties Description The successful candidate will be required to operate a computer and other office equipment; and supervise varied office work at Fleet Administration, also assist in managing the budget, assuring compliance with State purchasing procedures, performing a variety of personnel functions including new employee orientations, maintaining and monitoring expenditures, preparing purchase orders and vouchers using SFS, reconciling incomplete or incorrect invoices with vendors, assisting employees with various personnel or administrative questions, and becoming familiar with AMS, HRIS, SFS and LATS computer applications. The Candidate would also be responsible for the compilation of various reports, forms and correspondence. In addition, you would respond to verbal and written inquiries from the public and employees. During emergencies, you might assist staff by receiving and relaying reports and transmitting directions. The candidate must also have the initiative necessary to work independently and handle various situations as they arise
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address R7-HR-Postings@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 7
317 Washington Street
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R7-25-58 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 09/30/25